Police warn people to be cautious when buying electric bikes or...
Police Scotland is urging people to be cautious when buying electric bikes or e-scooters this festive season, as some models may not be permitted...
Local children share festive cheer with Edinburgh care home residents
Residents at an Edinburgh care home have spent a Christmassy afternoon with local toddlers and babies.
Residents at Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood, were...
Shelter’s move against the council is “alarming”
While Edinburgh Labour have chosen their Housing Convener as their group leader - and also contender for Council Leader - the Green group are...
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Appointment of a new council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council's final meeting of the year takes place at 10am this morning. While deputations are...
The cost of holding a council by-election
The cost of holding the recent by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead has now been broken down by the Finance Convener - at least in part.
The...
Missing woman seen in Asda at Almondvale in Livingston according to...
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information to help trace Santra Saju missing from the South Gyle area.
Enquiries have confirmed that the...
West Lothian high schools outperform others across Scotland
Scottish school exam league tables have been criticised for being skewed by a “massive industry of private tutors.”
Recent results showed West Lothian had outperformed other...
SNP and Greens to vie for joint leadership of the council...
Edinburgh’s SNP and Green council groups are combining forces in a bid to take over the leadership of Edinburgh's council administration.
They are making...
Chief Christmas Officer is up to the job
Fort Kinnaird has revealed the successful candidate in its search for a new Chief Christmas Officer (CCO) – with six-year-old Ruari from East Lothian...
New restaurant offers a touch of the Med in Musselburgh
Hospitality group Buzzworks has opened its latest venture, Lido, in Musselburgh
The stylish Mediterranean-influenced cafe bar, restaurant and takeaway is now welcoming diners on the...
Man 35 jailed for 16 years after subjecting numerous women to...
A 35-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after subjecting numerous women to violent and sexual abuse.
Luke Ford was sentenced today at the...
Long-standing West Lothian councillor to step down in New Year
West Lothian Council will see its third by-election since August come the New Year after a senior SNP councillor announced her decision to retire.
In...
First images of how a controversial new ‘village’ for older residents...
First images of how a controversial new ‘village’ for older residents in East Lothian will look have been unveiled.
The housing plans for the former...
Police release CCTV images following Bonfire night incident in Gracemount
Police Scotland has released images of two more men officers believe might be able to assist with enquiries into an incident on Tuesday, 5...
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Public meeting in South Queensferry on Wednesday evening
On Wednesday night Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Alex Cole Hamilton who is the MSP for Edinburgh Western...
Take a selfie of your rubbish for a chance to win...
In a bid to encourage people to bin their rubbish anyone in Edinburgh - visitor or resident - can talk a photo of their...
Candidates confirmed for January by-election
A by-election is being held in Colinton/ Fairmilehead on 23 January to fill two vacant councillor positions and today the council has announced those...
Midlothian Council to introduce overnight stays for motorhome users in country...
A cash-strapped council is to introduce overnight stays for motorhome users in one of its country parks to raise funds.
Midlothian councillors are to open...
Police and DVSA conduct pre-planned operation on Gilmerton Road
On Monday 16 December 2024, police officers from the South East Response Unit deployed alongside the National Motorcycle Unit and the DVSA to Gilmerton...
Division continues over who will run Edinburgh Council
The group currently running the minority administration in Edinburgh is divided over whether they should continue to do so.
A meeting on Monday was...
Planning approved for new investment in West Pilton Park
Planning permission has just been granted for the £4 million redevelopment of West Pilton Park.
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) will now lead the...
Government funding for play parks will help council in Edinburgh
The council has an investment plan for the council owned play parks in the city and that is set to be improved by a...
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Edinburgh Integration Joint Board
The organisation responsible for delivering health and social care meets today with what are potentially some difficult decisions to make.
At...
Warning to take care against “spiking” this festive season
During this festive period, Foysol Choudhury, Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian raises awareness around the prevalence of spiking.
Spiking can take various forms, including but...
Stand by your beds! Scotmid at the ready
The veterans’ charity, Erskine, has received a major donation from Scotmid which will make a difference to the lives of their residents in Edinburgh.
The...
Green belt lodges at South Melville get go ahead
Plans for 11 luxury holiday golf lodges have been given the go ahead despite failing to secure support from the course next door.
Haddington-based developer...
Housing plans for farmland at Straiton lodged by Cala
Housebuilders Cala have lodged plans for a huge mixed use site on farmland next to Straiton just weeks after plans for a £22m development...
Family becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 22-year-old woman
Police are appealing for assistance in tracing 22-year-old Santra Saju who has been reported missing from the South Gyle area.
Santra was last seen about...
Scottish Water overflow map now online
A map which shows where Scottish Water is monitoring waste water overflows and recent overflow activity is now online.
Members of the public can...
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It is all go on the political front even in the last week before Christmas - and notice of a public meeting being held...
